Friends of Anne of Cleves House: Children and the Poor Laws – a talk by Dr Mary Rudling

About

A talk on support for poor children in and out of the workhouse in 19th Century Sussex – an illustrated talk by Dr Mary Rudling.

Mary is a member of the Royal Historical Society and a volunteer at the Sussex Archaeological Society Library. She began studying poor relief in Sussex some ten years ago for an MA dissertation and, more recently, for a PhD in 2022.  Her talk will cover the range of support offered to poor children including apprentices, placements-in-service and education.

Hosted by The Friends of Anne of Cleves' House.  Doors open at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.  A selection of drinks will be available from the bar.

Booking Tickets are £5 for members of Friends of Anne of Cleves' House, and £10 for non-members.

Membership of The Friends of Anne of Cleves' House starts from £10 a year.

To reserve a ticket (payment on the door) or discuss becoming a Friend of Anne of Cleves' House, contact Anna Crabtree at annacrabtree1@hotmail.com.